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All your environmental litigation needs.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:36:53 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.14Port Houston Encounters Among Heaviest Energy Equipmenthttps://www.allawgp.com/port-houston-among-heaviest-energy-facility-equipment/
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:05:31 +0000https://www.allawgp.com/?p=508A 294-ton pressure vessel was carefully transported to a nearby barge on Wednesday to a local petrochemical plant. It is one of the largest vessels that Port Houston has encountered, and its transportation all went very well. Record-Setting Energy Facility Imports Port Houston energy facilities reported record-setting import growth in 2017. Such cargo helped meet […]

]]>A 294-ton pressure vessel was carefully transported to a nearby barge on Wednesday to a local petrochemical plant. It is one of the largest vessels that Port Houston has encountered, and its transportation all went very well.

Record-Setting Energy Facility Imports

“The fact that we’re able to handle this tremendous growth in cargo is significant… and we’re planning to stay ahead of the demand curve with our facilities so we can capture this growth,” said Roger Guenther, Executive Director of Port Houston.

We are excited to see what is to come!

More about energy facility growth with Port Houston: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Port-handles-an-extra-heavy-load-12541513.php

]]>Port Houston is Irreplaceablehttps://www.allawgp.com/port-houston-is-irreplaceable/
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:52:02 +0000https://www.allawgp.com/?p=499We marvel at how Port Houston was able to quickly get up and running again after the devastation that was Hurricane Harvey. Our neighbors are hard workers who understand that Port Houston is irreplaceable in helping meet global shipping demand. Port Houston Continues to Meet Global Shipping Demand “A port like ours requires vision, dedication, […]

]]>We marvel at how Port Houston was able to quickly get up and running again after the devastation that was Hurricane Harvey. Our neighbors are hard workers who understand that Port Houston is irreplaceable in helping meet global shipping demand.

]]>Port Houston Profits from Heightened Import Demandshttps://www.allawgp.com/port-houston-profits-import-demands/
Thu, 11 Jan 2018 20:57:30 +0000https://www.allawgp.com/?p=490As neighbors to Port Houston, we couldn’t help but notice an increase in retail imports paired with strong local economic growth. Growth seems to have been at the strongest since 2008. On top of that, the Port Houston area is seemingly experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in nearly two decades. “Port Houston estimates that it […]

]]>As neighbors to Port Houston, we couldn’t help but notice an increase in retail imports paired with strong local economic growth. Growth seems to have been at the strongest since 2008. On top of that, the Port Houston area is seemingly experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in nearly two decades.

“Port Houston estimates that it handled a record 2.4 million standard containers – known as 20-foot equivalent units – in 2017, the first full year after completion of the canal’s $5.3 billion expansion. The total rose 14 percent from the prior year, driven largely by a stronger Texas economy and an increase in consumer goods imported from Asia,” shared the Houston Chronicle.

Economic Growth in the Greater Houston Area

According to Patrick Jankowski, Economist for the Greater Houston Partnership, “increase in imports would not have occurred if wasn’t for strong economic growth.”

This increase in retail imports mostly occurred to meet holiday demands, but the increase is keeping strong into the new year. Meeting these increased demands was especially possible after the Panama Canal expansion, which was completed in June of 2016.

“The canal has made a huge difference for us. We are continuing to build to keep up with demand,” said Ricky Kunz, the Port Houston Chief Commercial Officer.

]]>Disaster Preparedness is Important for Any Businesshttps://www.allawgp.com/disaster-preparedness-business/
Tue, 19 Dec 2017 22:35:06 +0000http://www.allawgp.com/?p=481Businesses must consider that any number of tragedies can occur and greatly affect business. It is important to have a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan to ensure that the best possible business is provided, at all times. Tackling Unique Disaster Challenges All businesses face unique challenges when preparing for adverse conditions. How to best tackle issues […]

]]>Businesses must consider that any number of tragedies can occur and greatly affect business. It is important to have a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan to ensure that the best possible business is provided, at all times.

Tackling Unique Disaster Challenges

All businesses face unique challenges when preparing for adverse conditions. How to best tackle issues that arise during and after an event varies per business as well. Environmental and regulatory standards must be met and addressed alongside employee wellness and production concerns. And while a unique comprehensive natural disaster preparedness plan is needed to protect business success, natural disasters are difficult to plan for because they are unpredictable.

According to the Houston Business Journal, “one frequently omitted item that a comprehensive natural disaster preparedness plan for any business must include is speaking with a business lawyer to help you anticipate, plan for and address related issues impacting your business.”

Address the Issues Unique to Your Business

Having an attorney on your side is your best bet in disaster preparedness. The right attorney will address all of the issues that are unique to your business. “Including your attorney in this planning process will help minimize the implications of a natural disaster to your business, your employees, your strategic partners and your customers,” according to the Houston Business Journal.

You can learn more about natural disaster preparedness via the Houston Business Journal:
https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/human-resources/2017/10/natural-disaster-preparedness-checklist-must.html

Legal Services with AL Law Group

The AL Law Group offers traditional legal services, as well as transdisciplinary and investment services. Businesses require additional intellectual and capital investment to help move them forward, and the AL Law Group is here to help you. Contact us today for more information.

]]>Navigating New Expansion, Plants, and Infrastructure in Texashttps://www.allawgp.com/navigating-new-expansion-plants-infrastructure-texas/
Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:43:10 +0000http://www.allawgp.com/?p=472Texas is experiencing a natural gas boom, and as a result, a range of petrochemical projects are occurring in the area. Projects include new plastics, ethylene, and ethane plants that all must qualify for environmental permits in order to operate. New Chemical Plants and Infrastructure in Texas New chemical plants are nearing completion throughout the […]

]]>Texas is experiencing a natural gas boom, and as a result, a range of petrochemical projects are occurring in the area. Projects include new plastics, ethylene, and ethane plants that all must qualify for environmental permits in order to operate.

New Chemical Plants and Infrastructure in Texas

New chemical plants are nearing completion throughout the state of Texas. These plants are a part of 2017’s first wave of major petrochemical projects. According to BIC Magazine, “U.S. major petrochemical projects to emerge from the natural gas boom are reaching their final stages of production just as the second wave of the building begins.”

Projects Delayed by Hurricane Harvey are Nearing Completion

The widespread damage caused by Hurricane Harvey is being managed, and preventative measures for future storms are being set. An array of new chemical plants and infrastructure awaits throughout Texas, including the Greater Houston area. This first wave of expansion includes the following companies and projects:

Learn More About Major Petrochemical Projects Reaching Completion

You can learn more about 2017’s first wave of major U.S. petrochemical projects reaching completion: http://www.bicmagazine.com/departments/maintenance-reliability-subsection/pu_6/

Environmental Permits and Authorizations for New Projects

Environmental permits and authorizations can take years, causing many difficulties. Expenses resulting from pending authorizations may reach millions of dollars, depending on the project.

Environmental Permit Aid with AL Law Group

The AL Law Group has helped companies and projects of all sizes, including helping billion-dollar facilities obtain authorization as well as many thousand dollar facilities. We help clients identify potential means in order to reduce authorization time and costs. Contact us today to schedule a case review.

]]>Potential Hurricane Harvey Contaminants in Galveston Bayhttps://www.allawgp.com/potential-texas-hurricane-harvey-contaminants/
Mon, 09 Oct 2017 18:01:20 +0000http://www.allawgp.com/?p=447The Houston Chronicle reports that researchers are testing Galveston Bay for contaminants released by Hurricane Harvey. Researchers from Texas A&M University’s Galveston campus quickly started testing to determine the flood’s impact after the hurricane had passed.They enlisted the help of students and without dedicated federal funding. The report shares that “water samples taken in recent […]

]]>The Houston Chronicle reports that researchers are testing Galveston Bay for contaminants released by Hurricane Harvey. Researchers from Texas A&M University’s Galveston campus quickly started testing to determine the flood’s impact after the hurricane had passed.They enlisted the help of students and without dedicated federal funding.

The report shares that “water samples taken in recent weeks will be used to test for sewage, pharmaceuticals, metals and other chemicals, for example, that may have reached the bay because of Harvey.”

Carcinogen Leaks from the San Jacinto Waste Pits

The report also discussed that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency determined that Hurricane Harvey caused the release of dioxin from local San Jacinto waste pits. Dioxin is among the most potent human carcinogens.

Wastewater and Chemical Plants Reported Spills

Concern over raw sewage and chemicals reaching Galveston Bay due to Hurricane Harvey was also discussed. Raw sewage was released into several parts of the Greater Houston area, and chemical spills were reported from several plants within the past month.

Raw Sewage Released Due to Hurricane Harvey

“More than 30 million gallons were released in Harris and Fort Bend counties, some of which could have made its way into the bay. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, another 106 million gallons were released in Jefferson County, where it could flow directly into the Gulf of Mexico,” according to the report.

Over 100 Report Chemical Spills Post Hurricane Harvey

Many plants are still considered inoperable due to damages sustained from Hurricane Harvey. The Houston Chronicle also shared that locally “more than 100 companies, including Valero Energy, Exxon Mobil and Arkema, had reported chemical spills as of last month, according to U.S. Coast Guard data.”

Learn More About Potential Contaminants in Galveston Bay

You can learn more here about Hurricane Harvey-caused contaminants in Galveston Bay: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/texas/article/Galveston-Bay-being-tested-for-possible-Harvey-12252069.php

Was Your Property Damaged Due to Hurricane Harvey?

The AL Law Group may be able to help you recover deserved compensation if your property sustained environmental damages due to flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. We work to provide the highest quality one-stop environmental legal representation in Texas at about half the cost of traditional, large law firms. Contact us today for more information.